Claire
Let’s make a breastfeeding basket! 🧺🤱
If you plan to breastfeed, or you’re in it right now, creating a little breastfeeding caddy with all your essentials is sooo helpful and having everything in one mobile spot is totally the way to go!
So, what should you include?? Here’s what’s in mine
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Make sure your breastfeeding basket is easily mobile Water – And for me, the colder the better!
- Snacks – Love me some @mommyknowsbest lactation cookies for this
- Nipple Cream – Aka magic in a tub (or tube)
- Breast Pads – These can really help your nursing bras last longer between washing
- Burp Cloths – Yep, you’re going to want these handy
- Haakaa – This little hand pump has so many uses! My favorite way to use it is to catch milk on the other boob during a letdown
- Lactation Massager – This is such a cool little device that I’ve been using the second time around. It helps keep clogs away and gets the milk flowing
- TV Remote – No explanation needed 🤣
- Chapstick – I always want it while I’m nursing and can’t grab it!
- Nail Clippers – The baby claws are real
Okay! So gather up these essentials and put them in something with handles or wheels, and you’re ready to go 😘
What do you think, mamas? Anything I forgot? Drop your breastfeeding basket essentials below 👇
I liked having a small digital clock for tracking feeds 👍🏻
Is it okay to just use Vaseline or coconut oil instead of nipple cream?
Thought I was the only one with nail trimming supplies those scratchy little fingers feel horrible 🤣
Sounds about right I also added sanitizer or wipes for my hands
Phone charger & like, a gallon more water than you think you’ll need!!
Headphones!
Would also recommend – reusable water bottle, nursing pillow and vitamin D! Everything else is on point!
Yes 👌 also vitamin D, baby Wipes, a pair of socks, an extra soother, Kleenex, gripe water
All the essentials! 😍💕
Vitamin D drops for the babe so I don’t forget!
Why does bfing make your lips so dry?!
A blanket!! So many times middle of the night feeding and I get cold
I also keep a nasal aspirator in mine
Definitely feeling the “nail clippers” tip right now lol my 4mo is like feeding a feral cat with opposable thumbs 😭
Plus disposable nursing pads and a phone charger 😂
Hair tie!
I love these posts. Could you do one for bottle feeding and exclusive pumping moms? Unfortunately, breast feeding didn’t work for me and my son, and there aren’t as many resources. Thank you for everything you do!
Do you have a similar info graphic of labor go-bag items for the hospital?